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Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, January 15, 2026

Below is a table for each race of the day. The table is ordered by our algorythmically calculated expected order of finish. Our program takes into account past performances, workout times, speed ratings, recency, and breeder/jockey data amoung other data points.

Using the “Expected” column, the lower number is better. When there is a clear lowest value, we like that horse best to win. In situations where many horses share low numbers, we like those horses equally well. If no horse is under 3, the results are less clear to us and bettors should examine the race more closely.

Using the “Value” column, we present the minimum payout we would recommend betting the particular horse. Look for higher-paying odds than those listed if you like that horse.

Scratches are notated and will be updated as available.

RACE NUMBER 1 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Beef Winslow 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Central Dispatch 2.50 1.4 3-1
5 5 Doncic 5.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Charge for Gold 6.00 4 8-1
6 6 Tigerhon (FR) 6.00 4 8-1
2 2 Its a Cinch 8.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Phosphorescence (FR) 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Singlemore 1.00 1 2-1
5 5 English Icon 3.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Guaguarero 4.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Love Da Gig 8.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Brahms Mendelssohn 8.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Eagles Dare 10.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Palo Alto 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Jetovator 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Bro Bro 3.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Grazed 4.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Jaguar Jon 4.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Special Club 5.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Gold Council 8.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Otro Mas 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Heavenly Princess 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Flamingo Star 3.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Long Range Pursuit 5.00 3 6-1
7 7 Darlin’ Duchess 5.00 3 6-1
8 8 My Girl Mia 6.00 4 8-1
2 2 Memetic 8.00 6 11-1
6 6 Tulavia’s World 8.00 6 11-1
5 5 Hot Rod Christine 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Columnist 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Dark Blue 3.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 Desert Hawk 4.50 1.7 3-1
9 9 Rocky Colavito 5.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Flash of Lightning 6.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Debbies Gettinghot 8.00 3 6-1
4 4 Lucky Tiger 10.00 3.7 7-1
11 11 Carl Erskine 12.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Joey Where’d It Go 30.00 11 21-1
10 10 Smokeintheair 30.00 11 21-1
7 7 Passion D Oro 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Solo Gano 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Charmz Away 4.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Sunk Cost Fallacy 4.50 1.7 3-1
8 8 Gilchrist 5.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Millbo Baggins 6.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Stage Run 8.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Go Trigger Cut 20.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 All About Babes 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Berlin Wall 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Check’s On the Way 2.50 1.3 2-1
6 6 Warm Sun and Brew 3.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Irish Royalty 6.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Cardiff Crack 10.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Clever Clover 15.00 6.1 11-1
4 4 Galland de Besos 20.00 8 15-1
7 7 Highplainsdrifter 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Love Our Family 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Ryan’s Girl 3.00 1.3 2-1
8 8 Big Celebration 3.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Unbridled Scholar 5.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Misty Dancer 6.00 2 4-1
5 5 Princess Daddy 15.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Chokechery Shari 20.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Violet Storm 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Hardtobebetternow 1.50 1 2-1
4 4 Big Bill 2.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Shapoval 6.00 1.9 4-1
10 10 Irish Element 8.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Vron by You 10.00 2.8 5-1
11 11 High King 12.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Island Paradise 12.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Strait Up Country 12.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Maul 15.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Star of Delhi 15.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Benny’s Puzzle 50.00 11 21-1

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late scratches and other changes – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.

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